The owner of the tavern in Bekkersdal where several patrons were shot and killed on Sunday was arrested today, reports Randfontein Herald.

Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo confirms the arrest followed preliminary investigations, which revealed the owner had been operating the tavern using a fraudulent liquor licence.

“She will be charged with fraud and operating an unlicensed liquor outlet. She is expected to appear in the Westonaria Magistrate’s Court in due course,” Masondo says.

The liquor at the premises was confiscated and the tavern was subsequently shut down.

Shooting leaves 10 dead

The incident occurred shortly before 01:00 at Tambo Section. Reports indicate that 12 suspects opened fire inside the tavern before continuing to shoot while fleeing the scene.

Nine people were killed and 10 others were injured and taken for medical treatment. One person died in hospital.

Manhunt launched

The Gauteng Serious and Violent Crime Investigations Unit, with the Crime Detection Tracing Unit, launched a manhunt for the suspects, who were reportedly travelling in a white minibus and a silver sedan.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit a tip-off via the MySAPS app.

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